Economic development more regional

7:08 PM,
Jan. 4, 2014

Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Zach Vruwink, at podium, introduces Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. CEO Reed Hall during a news conference in November at Council Chambers in Wisconsin Rapids. Hall announced the city's Rapids East Commerce Center is the 13th participant of the state's Certified in Wisconsin program. Waiting to speak are Nan Taylor, community relations and business development director for Riverview Medical Center, from left; state Rep. Scott Krug, R-Rome; Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch; and Hall.

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When it comes to economic development in central Wisconsin, municipal and business leaders are becoming increasingly regional in their efforts, experts say.

In Wood and Portage counties, municipal leaders say they keep in regular contact with their counterparts in the region to talk about economic development opportunities, especially those that are not necessarily a good fit for one community, but might be better suited for another.

South Wood County municipal leaders also meet when the need arises to discuss issues that might have a more regional significance - such as Wisconsin ...